April 29: The Pamplin Pulse
Building Towards the Future: VT's Board of Visitors Approves Design of Pamplin's New Home
I am thrilled to share the exciting news that, at its quarterly March 2025 meeting, The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved design plans and authorized construction of the New Business Building, the second academic facility in the Global Business and Analytics Complex.
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Pamplin alumnus Ted Hanson ’91 leads by example in business and philanthropy , articleWhen Ted Hanson ’91 joined Apex Systems in the mid-1990s, the company was still in its infancy – founded by three fellow Virginia Tech alumni, Brian Callaghan ‘93, Edwin “Win” Sheridan ‘94, and Jeffrey Veatch ‘93. What started as a promising IT staffing startup quickly evolved into one of the nation’s largest tech services companies, thanks in part to Hanson’s financial leadership and vision. Bringing a CPA’s discipline and operational vision, Hanson helped scale Apex from an emerging startup into a nationally recognized industry leader.
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Pamplin's APIDA+ Lunch & Learn took place on April 10, 2025, in celebration of APIDA Heritage Month. In partnership with VT's APIDA+ Center, this year's celebration featured a panel of Pamplin community members Emily McCorkle, Rajesh Bagchi, and Chitvan Trivedi, who each shared how their unique identities shape their research, leadership, and professional journeys.
Voices of Privacy
Think you’re immune to online scams? Think again. Co-hosts France Bélanger and Donna Wertalik interview researchers to uncover the deceptive tactics behind romance scams. Tune in to Privacy Talk 9 to learn about the biggest red flags in online relationships and digital deception!
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Upcoming Events
Alumni Weekend: June 5-8
Blacksburg, VA
Join fellow Pamplin College of Business alumni in Blacksburg from June 5-8 for an unforgettable weekend of reconnecting, reminiscing, and making new memories.
Here’s what’s in store:
- An exciting session on Next-Gen Pamplin New Initiatives.
- Pamplin College of Business buffet lunch at The Inn at Virginia Tech, featuring a college update from Dean Saonee Sarker.
Your registration includes access to all events, plus food, drinks, and plenty of fun — including the signature dinner and party on the Drillfield!
Alumni Weekend is your chance to celebrate the Hokie Spirit. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Blacksburg this June!